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Salute to Service: Marnika Ash

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:30:01 GMT

This week for FCN's "Salute to Service" we are recognizing Culinary Specialist Service Warfare 1st Class Marnika Ash.

Furloughs impact Guard's storm readiness

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:52:35 GMT

The Florida National Guard looks for ways to improve its ability to respond to hurricane damage as national sequester budget cuts hamper the Guard's operational readiness.

2 missing from capsized boat, 2 rescued

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:50:34 GMT

The Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission crew, rescued two of four men that went missing near Horseshoe Beach Saturday night, according to a release by the USCG.

Boat capsized near Neptune Beach, 3 rescued

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:59:29 GMT

The United States Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sector, rescued three boaters after their boat capsized near Neptune Beach Saturday morning, according to release by the USCG.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector welcomes new cutter to fleet

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:11:29 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville has a new member of its fleet. The Diamondback cutter now joins three others like it at Mayport.

Army suspends general for handling of sex assault case

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:00:43 GMT

WASHINGTON -- The Army on Friday suspended a top commander in Japan for failing to properly investigate a sexual assault allegation, an action that follows a month of increasing calls in Congress for accountability for a crisis that has affected all the services.

6 unclaimed veterans remains laid to rest

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:56:43 GMT

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Choose to stop, look, or salute and you'd be the closest family to the remains of six veterans laid to rest Thursday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

Former sailor flying flag upside down

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:07:13 GMT

Normally seen as a sign of distress, a Jacksonville man is flying the U.S. flag upside down in front of his home in protest of U.S. Government. Neighbors are sounding off about it.

Soldier pleads guilty in Afghanistan massacre

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:37:07 GMT

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty Wednesday to the 2012 slaying of 16 Afghanistan civilians.

Salute Your Troops: Airman Beret Dunn

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:26:51 GMT

First Coast News is kicking off a new segment to recognize the heroism and good deeds being done by our men and women in uniform on the First Coast.

McCain: Women shouldn't join military until sexual assault crisis solved

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:07:10 GMT

Sen. John McCain, who built a potent political career on his record as a Vietnam veteran and ex-prisoner of war, on Tuesday told the leaders of every military branch he cannot in good conscience advise women to join the service as the military grapples to contain and curb its sexual assault epidemic.

Wife waits on call from missing Navy Chief husband

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:03:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Navy Chief Kevin Williams has been missing since last Tuesday, May 28. His wife, Vanessa, remembers the time: 2:20 p.m., because it followed an argument the two had at the Avenues Mall.

Combat vet sues over confiscated weapons

Thu, 30 May 2013 23:05:57 GMT

A lawsuit filed in Daytona Beach accuses the government of stealing in the name of protection.

USS Robert G Bradley returns to Mayport

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:42:24 GMT

MAYPORT, Fla. -- More than 200 sailors returned to the First Coast on Tuesday.

USS Robert G Bradley returns

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:38:18 GMT

The USS Robert G Bradley returned from sea on Tuesday. View photos of the loved ones waiting as the ship arrives.

Your Pictures of our Heroes - A Memorial Day Tribute

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:35:28 GMT

Please upload photos of your fallen heroes. Include a story with your memories. A First Coast News special tribute: Memorial Day 2013.

U.S. Marine goes on shooting spree

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:34:26 GMT

(USA Today) -- Authorities say Marine from Camp Lejeune was killed and a sheriff wounded after a central Texas gunbattle with police ended a shooting spree that left one other person dead and five injured.

Hiring Our Heroes: How can Vets find a job?

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:44:33 GMT

The First Coast is home to many military members, past and present. But, when veterans come home from battle and no longer have a job, what happens next?

Honoring veterans as monuments decay, funds dry up

Mon, 27 May 2013 08:08:08 GMT

On the shoreline of Hawaii's most famous beach, a decaying structure attracts little attention from wandering tourists.

Close call between airliner, military helicopter

Sun, 26 May 2013 13:45:54 GMT

There was a close call between a military helicopter and a regional airliner attempting to land at Reagan National Airport near Washington last week, federal officials said Sunday.